Finance
Kuda raises $25M more led by Peter Thiel-backed Valar to become the neobank for ‘every African on the planet’
Challenger banks continue to make significant advances in attracting customers away from the big incumbents by providing more modern, user-friendly tools to manage their money.This post was originally published on
Nigeria's crypto ban has startups and traders in a frenzy
It’s been over a month since the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a communiqué prohibiting financial institutions from dealing with local cryptocurrency exchanges and ordering the shutdown of crypto
CBN releases list of approved IMTOs to receive foreign remittance
CBN By Emma Ujah, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the list of 47 International Money Transfer Operators (IMYOs) approved to receive foreign exchange remittances from Diaspora
Global Innovation Lab, ARM-Harith seal pact on climate finance
Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (the Lab) has picked ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investments Limited to join its 2021 cycle, themed ‘Sustainable Urbanisation for West Africa.’ The post Global Innovation Lab,
Nigeria can't decide what to do about the rise and rise of cryptocurrency
The Nigerian presidency, central bank, local regulators, and tech community are at odds over “money created out of thin air.”This post was originally published on this site
Nigeria to phase out debt sales that offered some of the highest carry returns in Africa
Central bank phasing out sales of bills to non-residents. Cost of liquidity management too high, CBN director says.This post was originally published on this site
Implications and impact of the new FX policy on diaspora investments
CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele By Godwin Emefiele I would like to thank the organisers for identifying a very topical theme. As we are all aware remittances from Nigerians living
Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade
More cryptocurrency trading goes on in Nigeria than almost anywhere else in the world, reflecting a loss of faith in more traditional forms of investment.This post was originally published on
Prince Harry: royal misfit now taking on ‘The Firm’
Harry and Meghan Scarred by the death of his mother, 36-year-old Prince Harry has struggled in the royal limelight for much of his life, and his fears for wife Meghan
Nigeria's Crypto Ban Fuels Mistrust in Government: Hannah Akuiyibo, Associate, Woodrow Wilson Center
A central bank ban on crypto transactions is at odds with the government’s goal to build a digital economy around blockchain technology.This post was originally published on this site
